Miss Sadie Sinclear Leads Quaker Valley Meeting
Sunday evening at Quaker Valley Miss Sadie Sinclear led a Young People's gathering. Lee Douglas, infant son of Mr and Mrs Thos Peterson, died Thursday and was buried at Lutheran cemetery Saturday. Rev Scheve of Elroy conducted his farewell service at the Lutheran church on Sunday before a year in Norway. Peter Henry and his mother went to Reedsburg Friday for Mr Badgley’s funeral. Miss Mertha Nash is visiting Ironton for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Sinclear
Lee Douglas
Thos. Peterson
Rev. Scheve of
Elroy
Norway
Peter Henry
Reedsburg
Badgley
Mertha Nash
Ironton
Schoenmann Cheese Factory Workers and Local Visits
The report notes Ralph Ryman helping at the Schoenmann cheese factory with Charles Hudek assisting George Kreihl. Local residents including H J Schoenmann of Wyoming Valley and Frank Barnard of Spring Green visited relatives Sunday while Louisa Needham returned from Spring Green. Sister Tarcilla, ill with tuberculosis, died at Racine convent on April 28 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ryman
Iowa County
Schoenmann
Charles Hudek
Highland
George Kreihl
H. J. Schoenmann
Wyoming Valley
Louisa Needham
Spring Green
Frank Barnard
Tarcilla
Racine
Stetfen
Madison
Philip Volk
John Weitzer
Hast Bristol
Klaas Weitzer
Mike Gruber
E. B. Evans
Big Hollow
Oliver Schoenmann
Edith Schoenmann
Luther
Lorenzo Neldham
Mike Gruper
Lillie Siegl
Infant dies after three days illness at Narrows Prairie
May 1 Narrows Prairie notes report the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Kitzle died after a three day illness. Funeral services were held at St. Peter's Lutheran church in Reedsburg. Other items include visits, work, and a move to Madison as Mr. Kretlow takes charge of a creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kitzle
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Reedsburg
Frank H. Smith
Elroy
H.C. Koester
Will Frambs
Ablman
Olouisa Gerke
Prairie
Prairie. Mr. and Mrs. Kretlow
Madison
Mr. Kretlow
Narrows Prairie
Swamp Root Promoted As Remedy For Kidney Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming it prevents heart disease pneumonia and other fatal outcomes by treating kidney trouble It offers samples and a free book by mail and lists Binghamton New York as the address for Dr Kilmer Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kil‘mer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Arbor and Bird Day Observed at Prairie Schools
The article notes Arbor and Bird day was observed at Prairie schools on Friday. A Narrows Prairie Pleasure club hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Kretlow at Herman Felske’s home Thursday evening with a fine supper and gifts including a picture and cracker jar. Attendees included Herman Felske Frank Bender Ed McClure Herman Koester Miss Freda Behn Tillie Hamburg Clara Schluter L Hyzer and J Mepham of Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie
Robert Lee
Sandusky
H. C. Koester
Narrows Prairie
Messrs
Mesdames
Herman Felske
Frank Bender
Ed McClure
Herman Koester
Freda Behn
Tillie Hamburg
Clara Schluter
Mesdames L Hyzer
J. Mepham
Reedsburg
Arbor and Bird Day Observed in Wilson Creek District
May 2 report notes large interchurch crowd at Sunday services and community programs. Families and relatives visited local homes, with school grounds brightenings by Iva Curtiss and Grace Norton as Effa James returns from North Dakota after two and a half years.
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Little Beulah Davies
Buena Talbot
R.C. Rotson
Mt. Hereb
Iva Curtiss
Grace Norton
Jake Meng
Black Hawk
J. G. Gasser
Effa James
North Dakota
Andrew Sprecher
Fred Schmalz
John Schneller
Ed. Leister
Local Outings Mark Opening of Fishing Season
Greenfield May 1 report describes C. C. Thompson and son fishing at the bayou with gear, B. A. Wood and companion joining the activity earlier in the week. W. H. Canfield promotes Baraboo Greenfield history while staying with R. G. Cowles. Various locals and visitors, including Rev. Forester Emma Watkins and Mrs. Kenyon, visit relatives and spend time in the area. Emil Weiland, Madison student, Easter visit with his parents. Mrs. Wm. Kasten Sr. ill for two weeks reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Thompson and Son
B. A. Wood
W.H. Canfield
Baraboo
Greenfield
R. G. Cowles
Forester
Emma Watkins
Kenyon
Sarah Wilkinson
Minnie Montgomery
Bullard
Emil Weiland
University
Madison
Wm. Kasten Sr
Guarantee for Greene's Warranted Tar Syrup Bottle
A voucher from Fisher ros J B Donovan and Co offers a refund guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar 50¢ bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold. It also promises a 25¢ bottle to prove satisfaction or refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Fisher Ros
J.B. Donovan & Co
May 1 Social Notes From Tronton And Surroundings
Mrs Ar M Johnston and son plus Miss Lella Johnston of Baraboo spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Samuel Andrews. Mr and Mrs Henry Grenshaw reside on the McDonald farm. ST Fetherstone moved into their own home. Miss Mae Stone and Wm Griffin quietly wed April 25 at the parsonage Rev F O Hesse officiating. They will live on the groom’s recently purchased farm. The best wishes go with them. FE Pearson and Mrs Z Rabuck visited Mrs Harry Thornton at Baraboo. Dr Thomas Electric Oil recommended for croup emergencies. Mrs E Blakeslee returned from Chicago with news of Mrs Bryden Jr recovering. Walter Andrews visited from Baraboo last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar. M. Johnston
Little Son
Lella Johnston
Baraboo
Samuel Andrews
Henry Grenshaw
McDonald Farm
Clifford
FE. Pearson
Z. Rabuck
Harry Thornton
Chicago
Bryden Jr
Walter Andrews
May Day Socials and visits span Merrimack region
May 1 to now sees residents visiting Baraboo and Baraboo area, with numerous guests at local homes including the Langs Premos Noyeses and Coles families. The King Solomon Co. will present a moving pictures and dramatic program at the M E church May 5 under Ladies Aid. A dress-making shop opens at the corner of Main and River Streets by Alice Truehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Truehl
Ladies of
Merrimack
Main and
River Sts
Prairie du Sac Social Notes May Day Visits
Geo Davis of Grand Rapids Michigan is guest of the C J Meyer family. Laird of McCormick Seminary Chicago preached at the Presbyterian church. May Bean returned to Iowa after ten days with her mother Mrs A Flanders. Mildred Schaefer of Mazomanie visits Mrs Geo Meyer. W G Turner of Lacrosse visited old friends here. David S Conger of Chicago visited his mother. High school ball nine beat Mazomanie. Marie Fischer returned to Madison. Dr and Mrs Buehler visited their son Irving in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Bean
Iowa
A. Flanders
Mildred Schaefer
Mazomanie
Baraboo News Roundup At Loch Mirror Park
Floyd Squires returned to Baraboo Saturday to work for a month at the railroad depot as car clerk. Mrs. Wm. Britton and family visitedSeven Mile Creek while Earl and Grace Johnson of Marshfield spent Sunday here. Baraboo residents Wm. McFetridge and A. C. Withington gathered arbutus Friday. H. W. Page returned to Mason City Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Squires
Baraboo
N. W
Mrs. Wm. Britton
Seven Mile Creek
Earl
Grace Johnson
Marshfield
Wm. McFetridge
A. C. Withington
H. W. Page
Mason City
Kilbourn Village News Briefs May 1
Born to Mr and Mrs Dell Rice April 25 a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs John Arntz April 27 a daughter. Vivian Bishop returned home from visiting relatives near Friendship. Mrs C Paulson is very ill with lung trouble. Charley Latham goes to Hebron Illinois for summer work. Miss Sarah Kaufman returns to Milwaukee to school. Mr and Mrs Hugh Donnelly welcome a daughter born Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Rice
John Arntz
Vivian Bishop
Friendship
C. Paulson
Charley Latham
Heb
Sarah Kaufman
Milwaukee
Hugh Donnely
Community Notes From South Delton and Nearby
Miss Belle Holt a Merrimack teacher visited her Holt family and friends along with Mrs Ray Sharman of Baraboo at South Delton. Mrs Chas Lamberton and children of Gem City spent time with Flora Baxter and D Lamberton. Wid Waddell of Reedsburg and Mae Waddell of Winfield visited family. Dell Lamberton recovering from illness. Sunday school drew fifty four attendees. Leo Greenwood of West Baraboo visited Phil Browns. Stormy Wednesday kept ladies from Mystic Ring at Mrs James Fry's. Mrs Yoss Harsiem recovering from grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Holt
Merrimack
Br. W. Holt
Ray Sharman
Baraboo
Lulu
Chas. Lamberton
Gem City
Flora Baxter
D. Lamberton
Wid Waddell
Reedsburg
Mae Waddell
Winfield
Dell Lamberton
Leo Greenwood
West Baraboo
Phil. Brown
James Fry
Yoss Harsiem
Grippe
Railroad Notes Highlight Local Crew Movements and Visits
W Mann G Patterson and G Wheeler have been advanced to engineers. Various railroad staff including H A Nineman on vacation and crews at C N W yard work, with multiple daily visits and local travel among Madison Galena Winona Elroy Milwaukee and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mann
G. Patterson
G. Wheeler
Saloon Property for Sale on Main Street Prairie du Sac
For sale. saloon property on Main Street in Prairie du Sac Wisconsin. Describes good location and reasonable price. Contact Geo Mockler for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Sac
Wis
Geo. Mockler
Jersey cows yield over 400 pounds butter per year
A few high grade Jersey cows have produced over 400 pounds of butter annually and a number of heifers from 400 pound cows are about to freshen soon. L. P. Martiny, North Freedom, Wis.
What Do You Eat Rule Sparks Name Calling
A University of Chicago professor’s remark about diet prompts a columnist to mock social stereotypes. A woman who eats eggs is called an old hen, while eating fruit or ribs triggers further labels. A man who eats fish or wieners is deemed a soak or a gay old dog, and lobster earns the label chump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Best In The World Cough Remedy Endorsed by Dr. Hamilton
Dr. J. W. Hamilton of San Francisco endorses Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy he has seen for years and notes it has no equal for asthma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Cal
Warner
Early U.S. presidency term debate in 1787
The 1787 report set a seven year term with no re election. States weighed during good behavior. Proposals ranged from eleven to twenty years. Alexander Martin Williamson Gerry and Rufus King offered varied spans. King joked about “the medium life of princes.” Final four year term unclear why chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
Williamson
Elbridge Gerry
Rufus King
King
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St. Jacobs
Quaker Valley
Isd
Wilson Creek
Tronton
Marthaj Payne
Sumpter
R. H. Lang
Edward
Walter Coates
J. A. Coates
Cecil Noyes
Mary Hannon
C. Dennis
N. Steele
Lodi
W. S Towers
Lewis Parks
E. P. Noyes
Mable
Jay Scott
Okee
D. D. Premo
H. Dennis
Portage
J.R. Devlin
Mamie Oderkirk
Jennie
Gertrude O’keefe
Kenneth Oderkirk
Caledonia
Frank Vanderhoef
E. J. Noyes
King Solomon Co
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lange
Lillian
Arthur
Lucy
Bessie Smith
Dennis
G. L. Clark
Norwalk
Ella Devlin
Cresco
O. Weiglow
Juliis Hinds
Barabo
George Loos
Bundy
Prairie du Lac
Prentice
George Peck
L. W. Field
Jessie Parks
John Astle
Anthony
Ladies Aid Society
Geo. Davis
Grand Rapids, Mich
C. J. Meyer
Mr. Laird
McCormick Seminary
Mrs. Buehler
Irving
Alfred Smithe
Jayne
Kilbourn
South Delton
Baraboo Produce
H. M. Johnston
Fred True
Winona
H. A. Nineman
Henry Gotschika
Bue Mound
Pete Hayes
Galena
Thos. Lafferty
Wm. O’brien
H. L. Brandt
Willet
W. Frenz
Dwar
Mirror Lake
The
John S. Griggs
Ableman
Oscar Waldron
Allie Jones
Mart McDonald
Belont
Katherine Falvey
E. C. Kretlow
LaCrosse
Jim Cannon
Harvard
S. M. DuBvis
Sarah DuBois
Excelsior
Kate Wackler
Carrie Rick
North Freedom
Mrs
Ed. Campbell
E. R. Theiss
Mary Callahan
M. Callahan
R. Fogle
Kendall
C.C. Apker
Oscar Doppler
Mrs. W. J. Harrison
Arthur Judevine
Miss Waffenschmidt of
Merrimac
H. H. Thomas
la Crosse
Eugene Wood
Stella Roser
D. A. Lewis
Fond du Lac
Mrs. Stew
Necedah
Charles Wills
Sparta
Sparta Herald
Ed. Miller
Sauk Prairie
Mrs Miller
Tim Gannon
L. P. Martiny
North Freedom, Wis
Morris Wholesale House
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ana Halsam
A. B. Parker
Walnut
G. Gunnels
Toledo
Waco
Warren House
Second Street
Louis Weirich
Bentley & Kelley
Peck & Clavadatscher
Wisconsin
Riedner & Hart
Coluumbus
Bratfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
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